This day Walter L Krone, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Mrs Stella Perryman is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

Walter L Krone County AttorneyOrdered by the Court, That M P Molloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Mrs Stella Perryman is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown that she was born in ______, and resides in Kuttawa and is 40 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother ____ and reside in ______ and ____ has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Mrs Stella Perryman is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mrs Stella Perryman is of unsound mind and a _____ lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Mrs Ida Krone is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Court

Page 185

Brief History of Case

1.(a) Age - 40 (b) Occupation - housewife (c) Married or Single - married (d) Habits - (e) Educated -2.(a) What relations have been insane - none3.(a) Date of first attack – 2 years ago (b) How exhibited – stands at gate all day long (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – not known (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - (c) Subject to fits. No How long - no From what cause – not known (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others - no6.Periodic frenzy -7.(a) Restraint imposed - (b) Treatment used - none (c) Bleeding - no8. Injury about head - no9.

Monday, January 26, 2009

This day _____, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Charlotte Rice is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

Walter L Krone County AttorneyOrdered by the Court, That T H Molloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Charlotte Rice is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is caused from old age that she was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 80 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; and said Charlotte Rice is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Charlotte Rice is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and _______is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge _____ Court

Page 183

Brief History of Case

1.(a) Age – about 80 years (b) Occupation - (c) Married or Single - widow (d) Habits - (e) Educated - no2.(a) What relations have been insane -3.(a) Date of first attack – 3 or 4 years ago (b) How exhibited – Thinks she is picking black berries all the time – Tears off her clothes & runs away (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – old age (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others - yes6.Periodic frenzy - yes7.(a) Restraint imposed - guarded (b) Treatment used - none (c) Bleeding - no8. Injury about head - no9.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

This day Walter L Krone, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Roy Daniels is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

Walter L Krone County Attorney Lyon County DistrictOrdered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Roy Daniels is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by masturbation that he was born in Crittenden Co Ky, and resides in Eddyville Penitentiary and is 23 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother dead and reside in____ and ____ not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Roy Daniels is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Roy Daniels is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and Walter Kroneis appointed to convey ___ to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court

Page 181

Brief History of Case

1.(a) Age – 23 years (b) Occupation - farmer (c) Married or Single - single (d) Habits - (e) Educated – very little2.(a) What relations have been insane - unknown3.(a) Date of first attack – six weeks (b) How exhibited – refusing to work resisting confinement in cell (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -4.(a) Supposed cause - masturbation (b) Any peculiar illusions and what – believes has pardon and prison authorities refuse to release him (c) Subject to fits. How long - no From what cause - (d) Natural Temper – not known5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others – resisting confinement in cell6.Periodic frenzy -7.(a) Restraint imposed – confined in cell (b) Treatment used - (c) Bleeding - none8. Injury about head – complained of head always hurting9.

This day W L Krone, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Hiram C Powers is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

Walter L Krone Co AttorneyOrdered by the Court, That N W Utley Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Hiram C Powers is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind that he was born in _______ and resides in Ohio County Ky and is 47 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and said Hiram C Powers is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Hiram C Powers is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky_____ and is appointed to convey ____ to said asylum and he is allowed ______ guard.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Co Court

Page 179

Brief History of Case

1.(a) Age - 47 (b) Occupation – merchant businessman (c) Married or Single - married (d) Habits - (e) Educated - yes2.(a) What relations have been insane – [??] a number among whom are mother & cousin & brother who is an imbecile3.(a) Date of first attack - (b) How exhibited - (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -4.(a) Supposed cause - (b) Any peculiar illusions and what – yes, thought persons were trying to burn his property (c) Subject to fits. How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper -5.(a) Attempt at suicide - (b) Violence toward others - yes6.Periodic frenzy -7.(a) Restraint imposed - (b) Treatment used - (c) Bleeding -8. Injury about head -9.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

[Note from Debbie: Five unrelated documents were placed on top of pages 176 and 177 for the microfilm. These documents follow, with the associated page number that shows beside the document.]

Page 176

The affiants E S Wilford, and C M Meriwether, say that they are regular practicing physicians, in Lyon County and that on the 16th day of June 1907 they were called to and did make a personal examination of one Mrs. Orpha McCoy, and find her to be insane and that it would be unsafe for her to be taken in person before the court for an inquest.They further say that she is a proper subject for the insane-asylum

Signed by: C M Meriwether MDAnd E S Wilferd MDSubscribed and sworn to before me this the 17th day of June 1907My Com expires Jan 27th 1908Signed: Walter L KroneNotary Public Lyon County

Page 177

The affiants A D Purdy, and E S Wilford, MD of Kuttawa Lyon county Ky. Say that they are regular practicing physicians and graduates of medicing and that they each for himself has personally examined Mrs. Stella, Perryman, and find her of unsound mind, and incompetent to manage her estate if she has any and that her condition is such that it would be unsafe to bring her into the court.

Signed: A D Purdy MDE S Wilferd MD

State of Kentucky.Lyon County

I Walter L Krone Notary Public, in and for the county and State aforesaid certify that A D Purdy, and E S Wilferd MD have subscribed and sworn to the above statement before me this the 5th day of August 1905My Com. Expires Jan 27th 1908

Name of Prisoner: James WagnerCounty: JeffersonAge of Prisoner 23 when receivedCrime Charged: MurderTerm of Court: January 1907Sentence: LifeWhen Received at Prison: Feb. 8th 1907Deportment: ____________

Attest: H T Hageessman {?}, Warden Kentucky Branch Penitentiary

Page 177

The affiant A D Purdy says that the is a regular practicing physician located at Kuttawa in Lyon County Ky, and that he has personally examined W H Sexton as to his mental condition which he did on yesterday and that he found him to be a luntic [sic] absolutely devoid of reason, that he is absolutely incapacitated to attend to any business or to control his estate or to exercise control over any thing owned by him, or to exercise reason about any matter. He further says that he is so violently insane that it would not be safe to attempt to bring him into Court for a personal examination and that it would be detrimental to attempt to do so.

Signed: A D Purdy MDSubscribed and sworn to before me by A D Purday this the 11th, day of August 1903

This day W L Krone, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that M F Dunn is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

Walter L Krone County Attorney Lyon CountyOrdered by the Court, That F H Molloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that M F Dunn is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 41 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead sufficient to support the person under trial; and said he is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said M F Dunn is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and R M Dunnis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ___ guard.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court

Page 177

Brief History of Case

1.(a) Age - 41 (b) Occupation - farmer (c) Married or Single - married (d) Habits - temperate (e) Educated - moderately2.(a) What relations have been insane – Bro. now in asylum3.(a) Date of first attack – about 10 years ago (b) How exhibited – has fits (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – blow on head (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - (c) Subject to fits. Yes How long – 10 years From what cause – blow on head (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others - no6.Periodic frenzy - yes7.(a) Restraint imposed - guarded (b) Treatment used - none (c) Bleeding - no8. Injury about head - yes9.

Monday, January 19, 2009

This day M P Molloy, Pro TemAttorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that A F Champion is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

M P Molloy County Attorney Pro TemOrdered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that A F Champion is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ____ that he was born in Tenn, and resides in Lyon and is 33 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate that his father and mother reside in Tenn and they have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and he is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said A F Champion is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W M Championis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.

Attest: ____ Judge ____ Court

Page 175

Brief History of Case

1.(a) Age – 33 years (b) Occupation - farmer (c) Married or Single - single (d) Habits - good (e) Educated - no2.(a) What relations have been insane – one or two3.(a) Date of first attack – Dec 1905 [note from Debbie: I’m assuming they meant 1904] (b) How exhibited - (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – not known (b) Any peculiar illusions and what – thinks friends have turned against him (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - yes (b) Violence toward others - yes6.Periodic frenzy - yes7.(a) Restraint imposed - guarded (b) Treatment used – attended by Dr Roberts (c) Bleeding - no8. Injury about head - no9.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

I decided that pictures may not be what they seem. This was a picture from 21 years ago when my sons met their new little sister for the first time. It looks like they think she's adorable, but they could be saying "What if I pinch her nose really hard - what do you think will happen!!!" That's okay. It's still sweet to me.

This day John D Lester, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

John D Lester County Attorney Lyon County DistrictOrdered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Mrs. Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind from unknown cause that she was born in Trigg Co Ky, and resides in Lyon and is 25 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother lives and reside in Lyon Co Ky and she has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Florence Calhoun is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Florence Calhoun is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and ________is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ___guard.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Co Court

Page 173

Brief History of Case

1.(a) Age – about 25 years (b) Occupation - (c) Married or Single - married (d) Habits - temperate (e) Educated - limited2.(a) What relations have been insane – grandmother and probably her mother3.(a) Date of first attack – about one year ago (b) How exhibited - (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – not known (b) Any peculiar illusions and what – imagines everyone is her enemy (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - -- (b) Violence toward others - yes6.Periodic frenzy -7.(a) Restraint imposed – guarded by friends (b) Treatment used - constitutional (c) Bleeding - no8. Injury about head - no9. Committed to Asylum Mch 7 1904 and once before that

Friday, January 16, 2009

[Note from Debbie: The only information entered on these two pages was: 1) the name of Elijah Osborn, 2) the word "Special" for the court term and 3) the date: May 25th, 1904, and all the information was crossed out.]

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that _______ is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _________ that _________ was born in _________, and resides in _________ and is _________ years old; that _________ was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that _________ owns _________ no estate of any kind; that _________ father is _________ and mother _________ and reside in _________ and _________ not estate _________ sufficient to support the person under trial; and said _________is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for _________ support.

[signatures of jurors listed above with foreman listed][foreman]

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said _________is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that _________ be immediately conveyed to the asylum at ________ Kentucky, and _________is appointed to convey _________ to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.

Attest: _________ Judge _________Court

Page 171

Brief History of Case

1.(a) Age - (b) Occupation - (c) Married or Single - (d) Habits - (e) Educated -2.(a) What relations have been insane -3.(a) Date of first attack - (b) How exhibited - (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -4.(a) Supposed cause - (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - (c) Subject to fits. How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper -5.(a) Attempt at suicide - (b) Violence toward others -6.Periodic frenzy -7.(a) Restraint imposed - (b) Treatment used - (c) Bleeding -8. Injury about head -9.

This day John D Lester, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Lucy Elmore is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

John D Lester County Attorney Lyon County DistrictOrdered by the Court, That W L Krone Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Lucy Elmore is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown to us that she was born in Ky, and resides in Lyoon Co Ky and is 75 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; and said Lucy Elmore is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Lucy Elmore is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smithis appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.

Attest: ____ Judge ______ Court

Page 169

Brief History of Case

1.(a) Age – about 75 years (b) Occupation - (c) Married or Single - widow (d) Habits - (e) Educated - no2.(a) What relations have been insane - none3.(a) Date of first attack – last Spring (b) How exhibited – acts silly (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – not known (b) Any peculiar illusions and what – Thinks she has Cuban Itch (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others - no6.Periodic frenzy - yes7.(a) Restraint imposed - (b) Treatment used - none (c) Bleeding - none8. Injury about head - none9.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

[Note from Debbie: The following two pages were placed on top of pages 166 and 167 and photocopied – with the page numbers showing. The actual content of pages 166 and 167 follows these two pages.]

Page 166

STATE OF KENTUCKY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FRANKFORT, Jan., 3rd, 1899

WHEREAS, on the 26th day of December, 1898, FOUNT TANKERSLY, a convict in the State Penitentiary at Eddyville, Ky., who was sentenced to the said Penitentiary by a judgment of the Garrard Circuit Court for life, and was committed to said Penitentiary on September 18th, 1885, was found to be a lunatic by the verdict of a jury and the judgment of the Lyon County Court, and ordered to the asylum.

NOW THEREFORE, in order to authorize his release from the Penitentiary, and confinement in said Asylum, his sentence and punishment is respited, it being distinctly understood that in the event his mind should be restored, he shall be returned to the said Penitentiary in order to serve during the remainder of his life.

Given under my hand and the GREAT SEAL of the Commonwealth this 4th day of January, 1899. William O Braley

By the Governor,Chas. FinleySecretary of StateBy E. E. WoodAsst Secy State

Page 167

STATE OF KENTUCKY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FRANKFORT, Jan., 3rd, 1899

Whereas, AMOS BROOKS was sentenced to the State Penitentiary by judgement of the Jefferson Circuit Court for eighteen years on a charge of arson, and sent to the Penitentiary on June 8th, 1889, and is yet there confined; and, whereas, on the 28th day of September, 1898, he was found to be a lunatic by the verdict of a jury, and the judgment of the LYON COUNTY COURT, and ordered to the Asylum; NOW, THEREFORE, in order that he may be released from the Penitentiary and confined in the Asylum, his sentence and punishment is respited. This is done, lowever, with the distinct condition that in the event his mind should be restored he shall be returned immediately to the said Penitentiary, there to serve out the residue of his time, beginning as of the date of his release from the Asylum. In testimony of which, the GREAT SEAL of the Commonwealth, and my signature are hereto attached.

William O BradleyBy the Governor,Chas FinleySecretary of StateBy E E WoodAsst Secy State

This day J D Lester, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Euphratus Holland is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

J D Lester County Attorney Lyon County DistrictOrdered by the Court, That T J Watkins Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Euphratus Holland is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from cause unknown that he was born in Ky, and resides in Lyon Co Ky and is 50 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns 100 acres land valued at $700 & some personal property - $150.00 his father and mother are dead and said Euphratus Holland is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Euphratus Holland is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smithis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed _____ guard.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon Co Court

Page 167

Brief History of Case

1.(a) Age – about 50 years (b) Occupation - farmer (c) Married or Single - single (d) Habits - temperate (e) Educated - moderate2.(a) What relations have been insane - yes3.(a) Date of first attack – about 3 years ago (b) How exhibited – talks at random all the time (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – not known (b) Any peculiar illusions and what – thinks friends are about to poison him or do him some other harm (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others - yes6.Periodic frenzy - yes7.(a) Restraint imposed – “ (b) Treatment used - none (c) Bleeding - none8. Injury about head - none9.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

This day John D Lester, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Geo W Holloway is a person incompetent to manage his estate and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

John D Lester County AttorneyOrdered by the Court, That W B Williams Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Geo W Holloway the person under trial is: incompetent to attend to and manage his estate and that he owns property worth $2000.00.

1.(a) Age - (b) Occupation - (c) Married or Single - (d) Habits - (e) Educated -2.(a) What relations have been insane -3.(a) Date of first attack - (b) How exhibited - (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -4.(a) Supposed cause - (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - (c) Subject to fits. How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper -5.(a) Attempt at suicide - (b) Violence toward others -6.Periodic frenzy -7.(a) Restraint imposed - (b) Treatment used - (c) Bleeding -8. Injury about head -9.

This day J L Lester, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon Lyon [sic] Court: I am reliably informed that Geo W Holloway is a person incompetent to manage his estate, and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

J L Lester County Attorney Lyon County DistrictOrdered by the Court, That T H Molloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Geo W Holloway is incompetent to attend to & manage his estate and is 72 years old; that he owns about $2000.00 worth of property..

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Geo W Holloway having been paralyzed is utterly helpless, unable to walk, talk or communicate his thoughts or desires to others except by the uncertain method of signs is incompetent to manage his estate consisting of seventy five acres of land, 1 home, 1 cow one hog and several promissory notes all aggregating in value the sum of $2049.00 and as committee to take charge of said Holloway & estate and employ some person or persons to see that he is properly cared for.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court

Page 163[none of page 163 was filled in.]

Brief History of Case

1.(a) Age - (b) Occupation - (c) Married or Single - (d) Habits - (e) Educated -2.(a) What relations have been insane -3.(a) Date of first attack - (b) How exhibited - (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period -4.(a) Supposed cause - (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - (c) Subject to fits. How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper -5.(a) Attempt at suicide - (b) Violence toward others -6.Periodic frenzy -7.(a) Restraint imposed - (b) Treatment used - (c) Bleeding -8. Injury about head -9.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

This is me in 1953 or 1954. This is in old Eddyville, Kentucky, just across the street from the Kentucky Penitentiary. All pictures showing old Eddyville in the background are wonderful to me, as old Eddyville was relocated, and a new Eddyville was built several miles away, when the Barkley Dam was created in the 1960's. The house where we lived, and others surrounding the prison, survive today, as do a few other homes. The entire business district, churches, city hall, post office, school, other homes are all gone and the land where they were is under Barkley Lake. Here are some other pictures of the area, including two postcards showing the old city hall and the old Methodist Church: Link to Kentucky Pics

As I was looking for winter pictures, I noticed that the camera was brought out in the summer for vacations and in the winter, generally, for Christmas pictures. I grew up in Florida, so winter pictures aren't much different from the summer ones except we probably had on a sweater and no shorts - and of course, there was the Christmas tree in the pictures.

This day John D Lester, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Elijah Osborn is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

John D Lester County Attorney Lyon County DistrictOrdered by the Court, That F U Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Elijah Osborn is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind is from ill health that he was born in Kentucky, and resides in Lyon Co and is 73 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father and mother are dead and he has not estate (except $12.00 per month pension from government) sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Elijah Osborn is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Elijah Osborn is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smith is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ___ guard.

Attest: _______ Judge ______ Court

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1.(a) Age – 73 years (b) Occupation - farmer (c) Married or Single - married (d) Habits - temperate (e) Educated - no2.(a) What relations have been insane - no3.(a) Date of first attack – about one week ago (b) How exhibited – attempted violence (c) Has it changed in character at any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – ill health (b) Any peculiar illusions and what – yes thinks some one is about to stealing [sic] from him (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others - yes6.Periodic frenzy - yes7.(a) Restraint imposed – guarded by friends (b) Treatment used - none (c) Bleeding - none8. Injury about head – yes – fall on ice9.

This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Mrs Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County DistrictOrdered by the Court, That Walter F Krone Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Mrs Florence Calhoun is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind from an unknown cause that she was born in Trigg Co Ky, and resides in Lyon County and is 25 years years [sic] old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is dead and mother lives and reside in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said lunatic is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Florence Calhoun is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W P Gillahan is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court

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1.(a) Age – about 25 years (b) Occupation - (c) Married or Single - married (d) Habits - temperate (e) Educated - limited2.(a) What relations have been insane – grandmother & probably her mother3.(a) Date of first attack – about six years ago (b) How exhibited – talking at random (c) Has it changed in character at any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – not known (b) Any peculiar illusions and what – imagines everyone is her enemy (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others - yes6.Periodic frenzy - yes7.(a) Restraint imposed – guarded by her friends (b) Treatment used - constitutional (c) Bleeding - no8. Injury about head - no9. Committed to asylum once before about Nov 18 1899.

This day N W Utley, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Miss Alice Browning is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

N W Utley County Attorney ProtemOrdered by the Court, That John D Lester Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Miss Alice Browning is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _____ that she was born in Lyon County, and resides in Lyon Co and is 39 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father is alive and mother dead and have not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Alice Browning is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Alice Browning is of unsound mind and a lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smith is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court

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1.(a) Age – 39 years (b) Occupation - (c) Married or Single - single (d) Habits - good (e) Educated - no2.(a) What relations have been insane – brother & sister3.(a) Date of first attack – several years ago (b) How exhibited - (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - yes4.(a) Supposed cause – not known (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - yes (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others - yes6.Periodic frenzy - yes7.(a) Restraint imposed - yes (b) Treatment used - none (c) Bleeding - no8. Injury about head - no9. Has been in asylum several years but came away about 2 years ago.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

This day S C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. Thos P Cook, Judge of the Lyon Circuit Court: I am reliably informed that Sardis Hosh is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

S C Molloy County AttorneyOrdered by the Court, That E H James Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial. Sardis Hart

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Sardis Hosh is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind was caused by lick on head and resides in and is serving time in Penitentiary Eddyville Ky and is about 75 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns nothing known of parents and said Sardis Hart is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Sardis Hosh is of unsound mind and a lunatic lunatic [sic] and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smithis appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.

Attest: ________

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1.(a) Age – 75 years or about that age (b) Occupation - convict (c) Married or Single - married (d) Habits – has heretofore been homeless (e) Educated - uneducated2.(a) What relations have been insane – nothing known of his relations3.(a) Date of first attack – since 9th of May 1903 (b) How exhibited - in actions acting foolishly (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – changed to viciousness4.(a) Supposed cause – lick on head (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - none (c) Subject to fits. Not How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - good5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others – Some indications of such now6.Periodic frenzy - no7.(a) Restraint imposed – yes now had to be tied(?) (b) Treatment used - usual (c) Bleeding - no8. Injury about head – lick on head as stated9.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Mark Wadlington is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon County DistrictOrdered by the Court, That F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Mark Wadlington is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _______ that he was born in Mo, and resides in Lyon Co and is 17 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother alive and reside in Texas and she has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said Mark Wadlington is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mark Wadlington is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smith is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge ____ CourtPage 153

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1.(a) Age – 17 years (b) Occupation - farmer (c) Married or Single - single (d) Habits - temperate (e) Educated - no2.(a) What relations have been insane - brother3.(a) Date of first attack – one year ago (b) How exhibited – talking at random (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – not known (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - yes (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others - no6.Periodic frenzy - yes7.(a) Restraint imposed - guarded (b) Treatment used - none (c) Bleeding - none8. Injury about head - none9.

Monday, January 5, 2009

This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that W H Sexton is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon CountyOrdered by the Court, That F A Wilson Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that W H Sexton is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _______ that he was born in Lyon Co, and resides in Lyon Co and is 44 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns about 60 acres land worth about $300.00; that his father is alive and mother dead and reside in Lyon Co and has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said W H Sexton is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said W H Sexton is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and W E Hayden is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.

This day N W Utley, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Mark Wadlington is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

N W Utley protem attorney for Lyon CountyOrdered by the Court, That _______ Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Mark Wadlington is a person of sound mind and not a lunatic; that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co and is 17 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother resides in Lyon Co Ky and has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said ________ is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for ____ support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Mark Wadlington is of sound mind and not a lunatic and that he discharged [sic].

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court

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1.(a) Age – 17 years (b) Occupation - laborer (c) Married or Single - single (d) Habits - good (e) Educated - no2.(a) What relations have been insane -3.(a) Date of first attack – few days ago (b) How exhibited – talking at random (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period - no4.(a) Supposed cause – not known (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - yes (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others - no6.Periodic frenzy - yes7.(a) Restraint imposed - none (b) Treatment used - none (c) Bleeding - none8. Injury about head - none9.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

This day Sam C Molloy, Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that John L Browning is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

Sam C Molloy County Attorney Lyon CountyOrdered by the Court, That M P Molloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that John L Browning is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind _______ that he was born in Lyon Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co and is 42 years old; that he was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that he owns no estate of any kind; that his father is dead and mother alive and resides in Lyon Co Ky and he [sic] has not estate sufficient to support the person under trial; and said John L Browning is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for his support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said John L Browning is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that he be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and John L Smith is appointed to convey him to said asylum and he is allowed ____ guard.

Attest: W L Crumbaugh Judge Lyon County Court

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1.(a) Age – 47 years (b) Occupation - farmer (c) Married or Single - widower (d) Habits – temperate & industrious (e) Educated - no2.(a) What relations have been insane – two or three cousins3.(a) Date of first attack – about 8 years ago (b) How exhibited – talks at random (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – not known (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - yes (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others – yes – attempted tokill6.Periodic frenzy – “7.(a) Restraint imposed - guarded (b) Treatment used - none (c) Bleeding – “8. Injury about head – “9.

Friday, January 2, 2009

This day N W Utley Protem Co. Attorney for the Commonwealth, filed an information as follows, to-wit:

To Hon. W L Crumbaugh, Judge of the Lyon County Court: I am reliably informed that Mrs. Rosa Byford is a person of unsound mind, and a lunatic and therefore ask that a jury be impaneled to pass upon the subject.

Navt?? W Utley County Attorney ProtemOrdered by the Court, That M P Molloy Esq, an Attorney of this Court, be and he is hereby appointed to defend for and on behalf of the person under trial.

who being duly impaneled and sworn according to law, after hearing the evidence, returned the following verdict, viz: We of the jury find from the evidence that Rosa Byford is a person of unsound mind and a lunatic; that the unsoundness of mind ____ that she was born in Marshall Co Ky, and resides in Lyon Co and is 48 years old; that she was not brought into this State for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth; that she owns no estate of any kind; that her father and mother dead [sic] and and [sic] said Rosa Byford is not capable of laboring either in whole or in part for her support.

wherefore it is adjudged by the Court that said Rosa Byford is of unsound mind and a violent lunatic and that she be immediately conveyed to the asylum at Hopkinsville Kentucky, and J T Hollowell is appointed to convey her to said asylum and he is allowed one guard.

1.(a) Age – 48 years (b) Occupation - (c) Married or Single - widow (d) Habits - (e) Educated - no2.(a) What relations have been insane -3.(a) Date of first attack – about two months ago (b) How exhibited – Thinks someone wants to kill her (c) Has it changed in character at any any former period – grown worse4.(a) Supposed cause – Thought her son was killed (b) Any peculiar illusions and what - no (c) Subject to fits. No How long - From what cause - (d) Natural Temper - yes5.(a) Attempt at suicide - no (b) Violence toward others - yes6.Periodic frenzy - yes7.(a) Restraint imposed - guarded (b) Treatment used - none (c) Bleeding – “8. Injury about head – “9.